Keith Payne, VC, OAM, (30 August 1933), is an Australian hero of the Vietnam War. He is a recipient of the Victoria Cross, Australia's most recent recipient and one of only two living Australian recipients, the other being Edward Kenna. Wikipedia
Keith Payne was born at Ingham, Queensland, on 30 August 1933, the son of Henry Thomas Payne. He was educated at Ingham state school and then apprenticed as a cabinetmaker. On 13 August 1951 he enlisted in the regular army, after a short period with 31s www.aattv.iinet.net.au/payne.htm
Keith Payne was born at Ingham, Queensland, on 30 August 1933. He attended Ingham State School and later became an apprentice cabinet-maker. Unsatisfied with working as a tradesman, Payne joined the army in August 1951 and was posted to the 1st Battalio www.awm.gov.au/people/663.asp
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